Job Description

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You\'ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK\'s portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You\'ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.In this role, you will:We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Infrastructure Engineering and Security who will also serve as our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this dual role, you will be responsible for supervising the design, implementation, and management of our IT infrastructure and security programs. You will ensure that our systems are scalable, highly available, cost-effective, and secure. You will partner with leaders in product engineering and machine learning to ensure we are able to develop and deploy software with both speed and quality. This role directly reports into our Chief Technology Officer.Key Responsibilities:1. Leadership and Strategy:Develop and implement a strategic vision for the company\'s infrastructure and security.Lead and mentor a team of 50+ engineers and security experts.Collaborate with executive leadership to align infrastructure and security initiatives with business objectives.Serve as the main point of contact for all infrastructure and security matters.2. Infrastructure Engineering:Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure.Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of all systems and applications.Implement and manage DevOps practices.Optimize infrastructure costs while maintaining performance and reliability.3. Security Management (CISO Responsibilities):Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive information security strategies and policies.Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.Oversee incident response planning and execution.Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization.Collaborate with CSO of Booking holdings and CISO at sister brands to align standard methodologies and leverage shared services across programs.4. Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with development, product, and operations teams to ensure infrastructure and security needs are met.Communicate effectively with partners, including technical and non-technical team members, clients, and partners.5.Continuous Improvement:Know the latest emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.Drive continuous improvement in infrastructure and security processes and technologies.Please apply if:Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master\'s degree preferred.Demonstrable experience (10+ years) in infrastructure engineering and security, including leadership roles.Extensive experience with both on premise infrastructure and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes).Expertise in high availability and disaster recovery planning.Proficient in cost optimization strategies for cloud and on-premises infrastructure.Solid understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and standard processes.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a high impact, fast paced environmentGood communication and interpersonal skills.Benefits:Generous paid vacationDay off on your birthdayCompany matched retirement plansHealth, dental and vision insurance plansFlexible Spending AccountsHeadspace SubscriptionDrinks, coffee, snacks, gamesFlexible hoursUniversal Paid Parental leaveNote for Connecticut Residents: To receive estimated salary range information for this role pursuant to Connecticut\'s "An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position", email CTCareers@kayak.com. You must include the name of the position in your request.Equity EligibleThere are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this remote United States based role is $290,000-$300,000.In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: annual cash bonus, equity grant; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits.Diversity and InclusionWe aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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